Quinine

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  November 2009

  Johan Vineyards Pinot Noir Nils Reserve 2007

  Snoothrank:

  “Hay, birds nest, so soft and subtle it’s seductive with a core of warm ... spice and lovely notes of quinine, porcini, drying flowers an old library, and history, This wine smells of history. It’s light and bright...”

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  September 2009

  Four Vines biker Zinfandel Paso Robles 2006

  Snoothrank:

  “Quinine and treebark emerge first from the glass giving this a curiously earthy and biter edge though the rich mulberry and plum tones slowly gain the upper hand though a bitter edge remains recalling a bit or burnt...”

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  July 2009

  Burlotto Barolo Monvigliero 2004

  Snoothrank:

  “Olives and spicy green middle eastern tones immediately greated the nose with ... remained as did a very quinine like medicinal tone that framed the red fruits. The mouthfeel remained both zesty and polished and I...”

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

• July 2009

  “ As many of you know I am very enthusiastic about the latest Barolo releases. ... remained as did a very quinine like medicinal tone that framed the red fruits. The mouthfeel remained both zesty and polished and I...”

  Forum post in the topic Barolo 2004, do bargains still abound? by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  June 2009

  E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi 1999

  Snoothrank:

  “A nose rich in sweet tobacco and maraschino cherry tempered by a touch of quinine leads to a palate with the sweet edges of toasty oak well integrated but still evident and noticeable wood tannin on the finish marring the...”

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  June 2009

  La Spinona Barbaresco Bricco Faset 1995

  Snoothrank:

  “A bit dirty on the nose with lots of tree bark and quinine over the dried earth tones. Nice sweet fruit tone are presented in a rather old school, austere package with a drying edge to the tannins and a touch of dirtiness....”

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

• June 2009

  “ While this is a follow up post to my 2005 Barolo tasting notes, which can be ... that shows a nice spice/quinine edge but is a bit matte, finished chunky and a touch clumsy 84-85 Eredi Lodali Lorens (Treiso) - woody,...”

  Forum post in the topic Alba Wine Exhibition 2006... by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

• June 2009

  Alba Wine Exhibition 2006 Barbaresco tasting notes While this is a follow up ... that shows a nice spice/quinine edge but is a bit matte, finished chunky and a touch clumsy 84-85 Eredi Lodali Lorens (Treiso) - woody, raw...

  From the article Alba Wine Exhibition 2006 Barbaresco tasting notes

  
  

• May 2009

  “Well the 2005 Barolos are tasted, and I can’t help but think back to what I ... to the treebark tinged, quinine tinged bitter cherry fruit, quite perfumed in the mouth with roses and wild raspberry tones,  nice long...”

  Forum post in the topic Alba Wine Exhibition 2005 Barolo... by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

• May 2009

  Alba Wine Exhibition 2005 Barolo tasting notes Well the 2005 Barolos are ... to the treebark tinged, quinine tinged bitter cherry fruit, quite perfumed in the mouth with roses and wild raspberry tones,  nice long savory...

  From the article Alba Wine Exhibition 2005 Barolo tasting notes

  
  

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